The Dawes House is a home on the national register of historic places. It is managed by the Evanston History Center. Built in 1894 on a lakeshore site over two acres, the house incorporates many classic Tudor and Jacobean design elements. At over three stories tall, the house has six bedrooms. Tours are available.
Dance Center offers ballet, modern, tap, jazz and hip-hop dance classes at three levels; primary level (beginner- 3-7 yrs), student level (7yrs- young adults) and academy level (pre-professional). Nineteen experienced dance instructors teach a variety of classes, summer camps and workshops. Cecchetti classes are offered for advanced students working on passing their Cecchetti exam. Adult classes for beginners and returners are available; drop-ins are welcome. The studio has a no-refund policy on classes, but offers $15 trial classes.
The YWCA Evanston/North Shore is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. A variety of programs and services are available here to achieve that mission. An extensive aquatics program is offered here as well as emergency housing, legal advocacy and support for victims of domestic violence. Also offered are financial literacy courses for women of all ages and Racial Justice trainings and dialogues. The YWCA Evanston/North Shore also hosts the annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate.
The first organizational meeting for Faith Temple Church was held on January 7, 1957, with the official opening service occuring later the same year on April 24 in a temporary location at Foster School (2010 Dewey Avenue). The church relocated permanently to its current location at 1932 Dewey Street in 1967. The church was founded by Bishop Moody, who has led the church since its inception in 1957. The church has a variety of offerings beyond traditional Sunday worship services, including Christian education, youth programs, music programs, a gospel choir, prison ministry, sick and shut-in ministry and community evangelism.
Recognition Corp makes custom awards, plaques, acrylic embedments, product replicas and more. The personalized designs that it creates are ideal for awards or commemorative items for businesses, sports teams and schools. In addition to creating state-of-the-art optic crystal, Recognition Corp can also cast acrylic shapes in any size or design.
The Open Studio Project is a non-profit arts and social service organization that provides stimulating visual arts and writing experiences to inspire personal growth, interpersonal understanding, and social change. Serving both the general public and the diverse community of underserved local residents, the Open Studio Project offers workshops, classes, and exhibitions as a form of open-to-the-public art therapy. Equality between facilitators and participants and no critiquing art work creates the welcoming environment that springboards participants into confronting challenges in their lives proving that, as their motto goes, art can change everything.
Youth Job Center of Evanston provides youth job seekers with job placement, employment counseling and ongoing support since 1983. It offers job training and placement services to approximately 1,400 youth annually. For more information, contact the center directly or check out its website for details.
Connections for the Homeless' administrative offices and family housing services are located on Dewey Street, just south of Simpson Street in the Weissbourd-Holmes Family Focus Center. Connections for the Homeless provides housing, employment and supportive services to move individuals and families out of homelessness. Connections assists people in attaining personal, emotional and housing stability. The group runs shelters, does outreach for people living on the streets and provides health services to those in need.
The Evanston Police Department is open 24 hours a day for emergency services. The department also runs programs such as the Citizen Police Academy, which teaches residents about police work and creates connections in the community.
Albany Care is an intermediate care facility that treats and aids in the rehabilitation of patients suffering from mental illnesses. The facility offers psychiatric rehabilitation, medication management, nursing service, nutrition and dietary management, an in-house work program and token economy and other activities. There is also a 24 hour crisis intervention service.